chrisdcapri
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Well not Renault 12s as such, more about the running gear. I have just acquired a Renault 12 based vehicle with a 1397cc engine. My knowledge of old Renaults Is not existent and a google search doesn't seem to produce much info on them. Although running, my engine and gearbox are pretty tired, were there any other cars that used this engine and/or this RWD gearbox?, what's the chance of finding another gearbox? what is parts availability like for these engines? Will these run happily on unleaded? etc. etc. etc. I'd be grateful for any input.
Apologies for the lack of pictures but I will start a readers ride thread when I've finished work and I can get some photos, thanks.
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Feb 18, 2014 10:17:47 GMT
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They're front wheel drive?
Just have longitudinal engines/gearboxes.
I'm fairly sure the 1397cc is the same as used in the Renault 18 (though you'll have a hard time finding one of those).
The renault trafic also used a 1647cc engine which I believe shares the same mounting locations.
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2014 10:20:03 GMT by Roy Royson
1966 MK1 Cortina
1971 Hillman Super Imp
1985 Volvo 360 GLEi
1986 Volvo 340 1.7
1990 Mercedes 190e 2.0
1993 Peugeot 205 STDT
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Feb 18, 2014 10:33:24 GMT
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Head to Romania, plenty of Dacia over there to cannibalise! And yes, FWD. |
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2014 10:35:26 GMT by ElStellino
I'm Looking for a Lancia Stratos, have you got one cheap?
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Feb 18, 2014 10:37:20 GMT
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I'm Looking for a Lancia Stratos, have you got one cheap?
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Feb 18, 2014 11:10:41 GMT
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I have several 12's, and a mountain of spares. I'm overseas right now, but live on the south coast, when back in the UK
Shout if I can help -or no one else here can turn up the stuff you need.
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Feb 18, 2014 11:25:39 GMT
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Please don't throw litter, take it home.
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chrisdcapri
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Feb 18, 2014 11:36:36 GMT
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They're front wheel drive? Just have longitudinal engines/gearboxes Ahh, my mistake, that explains my confusion. Thanks Mr Bickle, that's very good of you I've not yet driven the vehicle so I don't know exactly what's wrong with it/how bad it is. Going to have a poke around it after work today. |
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chrisdcapri
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Feb 18, 2014 16:03:34 GMT
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Just to muddy the waters a bit further - I did say it was a Renault 12 "based" vehicle, it seems it's less R12 based than I'd assumed, I've just had a look in daylight and it is actually RWD - the vehicle in question? - a Dacia Shifter. Does anyone know if this is even a Renault gearbox?  |
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Feb 18, 2014 17:50:00 GMT
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The 1397cc engine in a 12 is nearly exactly the same as found in Volvo 340s, although a 340 has a heftier 72 bhp. Plenty around, everything's available for it, and run happily on unleaded. Boxes are shared with 18s and Fuegos so a bit more rare. 5 GT Turbo engines will quite comfortably drop in if you love torquesteer  The Megane 1.6 16V K7M/K4M engine also bolts up to the box, 110 bhp and injection. Rest of the conversion is harder though, but it has been done in DAFs (similar layout). |
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2014 17:55:31 GMT by mkickert
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borcombe
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Feb 18, 2014 18:01:45 GMT
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I used to have 12 TS with a 17 Gordini engine with twin 40 webers etc. Huge fun and an easy conversion if you could find the parts.
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Feb 18, 2014 21:14:52 GMT
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I cannot help you, I am merely here to applaud you for acquiring such an obscure vehicle.
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chrisdcapri
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Feb 19, 2014 14:46:56 GMT
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haha, Dacia shifter -> Mégane Coupé F7R in it! as far as I know it fits straight! and with the Volvo transmission, bulletproof!
and then, as it is featherweight at the rear end + 150bhp from the F7R = drift machine!
It would look much nicer with an R12 front grill and headlights, though
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I'm Looking for a Lancia Stratos, have you got one cheap?
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